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French Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting by James Pichette, 1969

$3,900.00

An abstract oil on canvas painting by French artist James Pichette, dated 1969. Gestural strokes of earthy terracotta intertwine with a sweeping arc of deep indigo and violet, offset by sharp accents of orange. The composition is dynamic yet balanced, revealing Pichette’s lyrical approach to abstraction during the postwar era. Housed in a wood frame, the work bears both the artist’s painted signature and inscription to the reverse.

Pichette canvases are increasingly sought after—cited by scholars, collected for their rarity, and regularly featured in curatorial surveys. For interiors, the piece brings Parisian modernity; for collectors, it offers a museum-calibre origin and long-term value.

James Pichette (1920–1996) emerged alongside Hartung, Soulages and Schneider, exhibiting at the Salon des Réalités Nouvelles before moving to Amsterdam on a Dutch government grant. By 1960 he was painting to live jazz in New York, later collaborating at Europe’s first free-jazz festival. Retrospectives in London and at Musée Descartes have cemented his standing in the canon of Lyrical Abstraction. An exhibition of his work was named “Critics’ Choice” by the Financial Times.

DIMENSIONS: 13.5"W x 1.25"D x 11.5"H

ORIGIN: France

PERIOD: 1960s

MATERIALS: Oil Paint,Canvas,Wood

CONDITION: Great vintage condition. The canvas shows faint marks with no visible losses. Minor scuffs to the wood frame, consistent with age and use. Hanging hardware present along the reverse.

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French Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting by James Pichette, 1969

An abstract oil on canvas painting by French artist James Pichette, dated 1969. Gestural strokes of earthy terracotta intertwine with a sweeping arc of deep indigo and violet, offset by sharp accents of orange. The composition is dynamic yet balanced, revealing Pichette’s lyrical approach to abstraction during the postwar era. Housed in a wood frame, the work bears both the artist’s painted signature and inscription to the reverse.

Pichette canvases are increasingly sought after—cited by scholars, collected for their rarity, and regularly featured in curatorial surveys. For interiors, the piece brings Parisian modernity; for collectors, it offers a museum-calibre origin and long-term value.

James Pichette (1920–1996) emerged alongside Hartung, Soulages and Schneider, exhibiting at the Salon des Réalités Nouvelles before moving to Amsterdam on a Dutch government grant. By 1960 he was painting to live jazz in New York, later collaborating at Europe’s first free-jazz festival. Retrospectives in London and at Musée Descartes have cemented his standing in the canon of Lyrical Abstraction. An exhibition of his work was named “Critics’ Choice” by the Financial Times.

Dimensions
Width: 13.5"
Depth: 1.25"
Height: 11.5"
Origin: France
Period: 1960s
Materials: Oil Paint,Canvas,Wood
Condition
Great vintage condition. The canvas shows faint marks with no visible losses. Minor scuffs to the wood frame, consistent with age and use. Hanging hardware present along the reverse.

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